Ricardo Viana Vargas

Ricardo Vargas is a globally recognized expert in project management, business agility, and artificial intelligence. He has authored 16 books on project management, risk, and crisis management, which have been translated into seven languages and sold over half a million copies. Vargas hosts the "5 Minutes Podcast," which has garnered 14 million views since its inception in 2007. He has delivered over 250 keynote speeches in 40 countries and was the first Latin American to be elected Chairman of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Vargas is also a venture capitalist, corporate board member, and founder of PMOtto.ai and Macrosolutions. His content focuses on AI-driven project management, leadership, and global risk management, often shared through webinars, courses, and podcasts.